The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission will have a Special Winter Solstice Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. to welcome the first day of winter. This will be an evening of astronomy and solstice traditions. Those who attend will build their own comet, make a Yule log, create and eat Asian rice-ball solstice treats, and much more.

Adults must accompany children and preregistration is required which is $5 per person and $4 for MEC members. The event is open to all ages and will be held at the Meadowlands Environment Center at Two DeKorte Park Plaza in Lyndhurst.

For more information call (201) 460-8300 or visit www.njmeadowlands.gov.ec.